The Busy Gang is back and wastes no time getting into this week's CHAT - Sabrina Carpenter's claims that she helped get NYC mayor Eric Adams indicted (4:37), Travis Scott's 'Days Before Rodeo' dropping out of the Billboard 200 after holding the #1 spot (11:11), Metro Boomin (17:22) and Hitmaka's comments (24:01) on Drake and Kendrick Lamar's beef, Future's 'MIXTAPE PLUTO' (32:23), J. Cole's latest feature run (44:02), and The Weeknd & Playboi Carti's 'Timeless' (51:12). Later, the gang takes a quick LUNCH BREAK to pay homage to Dikembe Mutombo (1:05:05) before Armon shares his WORD OF THE WEEK (1:08:11). The BOARD MEETING assesses the rookie years of artists past and present and how artists from different decades ascended to stardom and either maintained or flat-out lost their notoriety (1:09:16). As always, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK (2:13:41). SLIDE DECK Armon | Make Her Feel Good - Yaya Miss2Bees | Petty (Get You Back) - Dvnte Musick Will Foster | elephant in the room - Tommy Richman Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://twitter.com/miss2bees Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://twitter.com/WxLLxxM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
Miss2Bees and Will are back in the studio, and the crew catches up before diving into the CHAT - Rest in Peace to Frankie Beverly and Tito Jackson (4:04), the backlash Tyla has been facing (10:26), Future announcing ‘Mixtape Pluto’ (20:19), Nicki Minaj announcing ‘Pink Friday 3’ (26:44), Playboi Carti’s “All Red” (31:48), and The Weeknd’s “Dancing In The Flames” (37:32). Next comes a quick LUNCH BREAK to discuss Week 2 of the NFL season (44:32) before Armon returns with his WORD OF THE WEEK (50:03). For the BOARD MEETING (52:37), the gang breaks down all that has unfolded since Kendrick Lamar got the nod to headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, including Dot releasing “Watch The Party Die,” Lil Wayne breaking his silence on social media, reports that Compton businesses lost thousands of dollars during the “Not Like Us” video shoot, and much more! As always, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK (1:54:41). SLIDE DECK Armon | Love Don’t Change - Jeremih Miss2Bees | Passenger Princess - Monaleo ft Stunna 4 Vegas Will Foster | Make It Look Sexy - Stunna Sandy Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://twitter.com/miss2bees Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://twitter.com/WxLLxxM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
This episode is for the towns, as Armon is joined by none other than Harlem rapper Fergie Baby. After some quick pleasantries, the guys jump right into the CHAT - RIP Fatman Scoop and Rich Homie Quan (4:05), Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short N' Sweet' tops the Billboard 200 just ahead of Travis Scott's 'Days Before Rodeo' (6:26), Lil Durk's tweet about the state of Hip-Hop (10:57), Roc Nation announcing that Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show (14:59), The Weeknd's forthcoming album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' (31:04), A$AP Rocky & J. Cole's "Ruby Rosary" (35:21), and Angel Reese launching her podcast 'Unapologetically Angel' (41:14). Later, Armon shares his WORD OF THE WEEK (46:52) before putting Fergie Baby on the spot in a segment called HARLEM HEAT (50:04). In the BOARD MEETING (53:28), Fergie Baby discusses life before music, the moments that drove him to take his craft seriously, the origins of his stage name, his verse on On The Radar's 'The Phases Cypher' and subsequent hit single "TRUEYS, BBs & CANES," his upcoming EP 'Harlem River Drive: NORTH,' and much more! As always, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK (1:34:50). SLIDE DECK Armon | TRUEYS, BBs & CANES - Fergie Baby Fergie Baby | Patience - Bigxthaplug Get your tickets to the Fine Wine Series' Fine Wine Festival at Citi Field on Saturday, September 14 - https://finewineseries.com/festivalnyc Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Fergie Baby https://www.instagram.com/fergie.baby/ https://x.com/FergieBabyGGU Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://twitter.com/miss2bees Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://twitter.com/WxLLxxM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
Armon, Miss2Bees, and Will Foster are back and begin by recapping their weekend before getting into the CHAT - Instagram’s new update allowing users to add a song to their page (4:50), Nicki Minaj unfollowing JT and Ice Spice (8:46), Lil Yachty’s latest antics (16:44), Kehlani announcing her ‘While We Wait 2’ mixtape (29:55), Drake adding new songs and content to his 100 GIGS website (41:16), Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ (57:17), and Cash Cobain’s ‘PLAY CASH COBAIN’ (1:15:51). For this week’s BOARD MEETING, in the spirit of NBA 2K’s MyPLAYER mode, each host picks a genre for their ideal artist and breaks down the decisions they would make to take their artist from nothing to superstardom (1:27:34). As always in Season 5, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK (2:07:24). SLIDE DECK Armon | ILY - Free Party Miss2Bees | Bonita - 27 Delly Will Foster | Suzy - Gabe ‘Nandez & Thomas Maggart Get your tickets to the Fine Wine Series' Fine Wine Festival at Citi Field on Saturday, September 14 - https://finewineseries.com/festivalnyc Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://twitter.com/miss2bees Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://twitter.com/WxLLxxM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
On this week’s episode of Stay Busy with Armon Sadler, Will is back and the gang quickly gets into the CHAT - Roc Nation merging it’s label with Equity Distribution to form ROC Nation Distribution (5:07), Michael Rubin’s Breakfast Club interview (11:55), Post Malone vs The Culture (23:34), Marlon Wayans vs DJ Vlad (35:12), Kids Take Over (KTO) promoting a Hip-Hop panel with zero Black panelists (40:33), Vybz Kartel’s release from prison (50:30), Travis Scott re-releasing ‘Days Before Rodeo’ on it’s 10th anniversary (55:01), and “Problem” by Cash Cobain and Laila! (1:00:28). This week’s LUNCH BREAK touches on this past weekend’s Fanatics Fest in New York City (1:11:29) and the BOARD MEETING is a deep dive into Tyler, the Creator’s comments on the state of Hip-Hop in his interview with Maverick Carter (1:18:25). As always in Season 5, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK (2:00:47). SLIDE DECK Armon | Maria I'm Drunk - Travis Scott ft. Justin Bieber & Young Thug Miss2Bees | Way Past 12 - Fetty Wap ft. Monty Will Foster | pink lemonade - LeoStayTrill Get your tickets to the Fine Wine Series' Fine Wine Festival at Citi Field on Saturday, September 14 - https://finewineseries.com/festivalnyc Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://twitter.com/miss2bees Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://twitter.com/WxLLxxM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
On this episode of Stay Busy with Armon Sadler, Armon and Miss2Bees are joined by Yonkers rapper, Iman Nunez. This week's CHAT consists of discussions on Yung Miami’s interview with Saucy Santana (6:56), Latto’s ‘Sugar Honey Iced Tea’ (14:36), and Drake’s 100GB of never before seen or heard content (25:24). Later, the gang takes a quick LUNCH BREAK to recap the Paris Olympics (51:51) before getting into the BOARD MEETING (57:53) - an in-depth interview with Iman in which he talks about his childhood, his music beginnings, his latest project ‘PHASES VOL. 2’ hosted by On The Radar, his relationship with The LOX, what he has coming up next, and much more! As always in Season 5, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK (1:53:55). SLIDE DECK Armon | Nothin - UNA MIA Miss2Bees | Top Notch - City Girls ft. Fivio Foreign Iman Nunez | Glock - Don Toliver Get your tickets to the Fine Wine Series' Fine Wine Festival at Citi Field on Saturday, September 14 - https://finewineseries.com/festivalnyc Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Iman Nunez https://www.instagram.com/imannunez/ https://x.com/onlyoneiman Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://twitter.com/miss2bees Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://twitter.com/WxLLxxM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
On this week’s episode of Stay Busy with Armon Sadler, Armon, Miss2Bees, and Will Foster begin by revisiting last week’s question about Drake’s signature songs (3:47) before diving into the CHAT - Fyre Fest organizer Billy McFarland arranging meetings between rappers and Donald Trump (10:41), KARRAHBOOO leaving the Concrete Boys (16:14), Doechii’s Nissan Altima Swamp Sessions with TDE (21:27), Latto announcing her next album ‘Sugar Honey Iced Tea’ (27:57), Ice Spice’s long-awaited album ‘Y2K’ (36:08) and Gordo’s ‘DIAMANTE’ featuring Drake and others (57:42). Later, the gang takes a quick LUNCH BREAK to discuss Team USA Men’s Basketball’s 110-84 win over Serbia at the Paris Olympics (1:02:57) and the New York Yankees acquiring Jazz Chisholm (1:09:43). This week’s BOARD MEETING is an in-depth Miss2Bees interview in which she speaks about growing up in New York City, her journey in the music business, what she wants for herself in the long term, and much more (1:13:52). As always in Season 5, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK (1:50:25). Become a Patron of Stay Busy with Armon Sadler for bonus episodes - www.patreon.com/staybusypod SLIDE DECK Armon | Swimming Lessons - TWO32 & DMC THA LYNC Miss2Bees | 911 - Roddy Ricch Will Foster | YTO3GHOSTGANGSMOKEY - Flee x Cash Cobain Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://twitter.com/miss2bees Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://twitter.com/WxLLxxM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
This week, Armon kicks things off with a question about Drake’s signature songs (2:13) before the gang jumps into the CHAT - ScHoolboy Q’s Toronto show getting canceled (7:20), Jermaine Dupri’s reaction to Stephen Curry saying Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” isn’t the only song in America (11:52), the tracklists to Ice Spice’s ‘Y2K!’ (22:13) and Mustard’s ‘Faith of a Mustard Seed” (29:08), JT’s ‘City Cinderella’ (34:59), Childish Gambino’s ‘Bando Stone and The New World’ (45:34), Rob49 & Cardi B’s “On Dat Money” (54:52), Big Sean’s “Yes” (59:45), and 4batz & Usher’s “act iv: fckn u again (18+)” (1:07:38). For this week’s BOARD MEETING, Armon and Miss2Bees interview Will Foster so you can get to know him a little better (1:12:28). As always in Season 5, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK (1:52:37). Become a Patron of Stay Busy with Armon Sadler for bonus episodes - www.patreon.com/staybusypod SLIDE DECK Armon | Buss It Down - Phora Miss2Bees | Princess Going Digital - Amaarae Will Foster | Off The Wall - Lay Bankz Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://twitter.com/miss2bees Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://twitter.com/WxLLxxM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
Miss2Bees is back from her travels and, as always, she, Armon, and Will Foster kick things off with some WHETHER YOU LIKES (2:33) before jumping into the CHAT - Miss2Bees speaks on what she missed last week (7:11), Donald Trump was shot at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania (15:05), French Montana brought Andrew Tate out at a festival in Romania (23:45), Serena Williams disses Drake at the ESPYs (28:30), Ice Spice & Central Cee’s “Did It First” (31:28), Eminem’s ‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)’ (38:38), and JT’s upcoming solo tour and album (52:20). The gang then takes a LUNCH BREAK to discuss Jalen Brunson’s new contract with the New York Knicks (56:06) and Metro Boomin’s new partnership with WWE (1:02:30). This week’s BOARD MEETING consists of a midyear review of 2024’s music releases (1:03:31). As always in Season 5, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK (1:48:00). Become a Patron of Stay Busy with Armon Sadler for bonus episodes - www.patreon.com/staybusypod SLIDE DECK Armon | 2000s R&B - Kenyon Dixon feat. RL Miss2Bees | B.A.S. - Megan Thee Stallion feat. Kyle Rich Will Foster | date - a - fan - RGR Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://twitter.com/miss2bees Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://twitter.com/WxLLxxM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
This week, while Miss2Bees is living her best life, Armon and Will Foster are joined by friend of the show, Khari Nixon. They kick things off with some WHETHER YOU LIKES (5:26) before diving into the CHAT - Drake’s features on Camila Cabello’s new album ‘C,XOXO’ (22:16), Quavo & Lana Del Rey’s latest single “Tough” (34:45), and Megan Thee Stallion’s self-titled album (47:28). Later, the gang takes a quick LUNCH BREAK to discuss NBA free agency (1:00:33) and the discourse surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers drafting Bronny James (1:15:53). This week’s BOARD MEETING focuses on Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” video and what to expect from Kendrick and Drake moving forward (1:20:33). As always in Season 5, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK (2:05:57). SLIDE DECK Armon | Ah'chi - Rich Homie Quan feat. 2 Chainz Will Foster | Beckham - Dee Billz feat. Kyle Richh & Kai Swervo Khari Nixon | Won More - Qua'lity Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Khari Nixon https://www.instagram.com/thankskhari/ https://x.com/thankskhari Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://twitter.com/miss2bees Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://twitter.com/WxLLxxM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
Armon, Miss2Bees, and Will Foster are back on the heels of Armon’s 29th birthday and kick things off with some WHETHER YOU LIKES (2:27) before diving into the CHAT - RIP to Florida rapper Foolio who was murdered on his 26th birthday (10:00), the 2024 XXL Freshman Class announcement (15:52), Bobbi Althoff spotted in Compton with YG (23:14), GloRilla’s “TGIF” (25:32), Ice Spice’s “Phat Butt” (29:11), Mustard and Travis Scott’s “Parking Lot” (36:34), and Kehlani’s ‘CRASH’ (39:36). Later, the gang takes a quick LUNCH BREAK to recap Game 5 of the NBA Finals (43:42) and comment on Sha’Carri Richardson qualifying for the Paris Olympics (45:19). This week’s BOARD MEETING consists of an in-depth review of Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out - Ken & Friends” concert on Juneteenth (46:18). As always in Season 5, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK (1:06:58). Become a Patron of Stay Busy with Armon Sadler for bonus episodes - www.patreon.com/staybusypod SLIDE DECK Armon | Different - Nonso Amadi feat. Majid Jordan (produced by Nonso Amadi and Jordan Ullman) Miss2Bees | Outside - Bryson Tiller Will Foster | Daydreamin’ - NxWorries Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://twitter.com/miss2bees Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://twitter.com/WxLLxxM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
Armon, Miss2Bees, and Will Foster are back for Episode 3 and kick things off with some WHETHER YOU LIKES (3:43) before diving into the CHAT - Spotify’s 2024 Songs of Summer predictions (10:56), On The Radar Radio’s “The Phases Cypher” (14:31), “Choppa” by Byron Messia with Lil Baby & Rvssian (24:29), Don Toliver’s new album ‘HARDSTONE PSYCHO’ (30:31), Normani’s latest album ‘DOPAMINE’ (36:33), Cardi B’s performance in Coney Island (46:12), and Complex’s “The Funniest People on the Internet Right Now, Ranked” (49:57). Armon introduces a new sports-themed segment LUNCH BREAK, and the gang previews Game 5 of the NBA Finals (57:09) before commenting on Logan Paul’s sit down with Donald Trump (1:04:05). In this week’s BOARD MEETING, Armon presents a theory that the best music years fall on presidential election years (1:08:51), and, as always in Season 5, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK (1:24:38). Become a Patron of Stay Busy with Armon Sadler for bonus episodes - www.patreon.com/staybusypod SLIDE DECK Armon | Private Room - J.P. (produced by Hardheaded & A. Lau) Miss2Bees | No Thank You - Bryson Tiller Will Foster | Geriskiway - LUCKI, Rylo Rodriguez, Veeze Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://twitter.com/miss2bees Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://twitter.com/WxLLxxM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
(Apologies for audio issues early in the episode!) Armon, Miss2Bees, and Will Foster are back for Episode 2 and, as always, kick things off with some WHETHER YOU LIKES (4:39) before diving into the CHAT - Armon addresses the Instagram commenter who fired at him on a reel from last week’s episode (14:09), Miss2Bees recaps her time at the Bryson Tiller concert (23:15) and the season premiere of ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ (25:30), Will speaks on Elliott Wilson collaborating with Cash Cobain following the release of "Rump Punch" (27:01) and why it is going to be a Slizzy summer (33:48), and the gang reviews KAYTRANADA’s new album ‘TIMELESS' (41:59). The conversation pivots to sports when Armon addresses the Jayson Tatum critics in a new segment called TWO MINUTE DRILL (47:48) before making sense of the tension surrounding Caitlin Clark’s rookie season in the WNBA (55:38). In this week’s BOARD MEETING, the gang critiques Billboard’s “10 Hottest Female Rappers Right Now” list and discuss the overall state of Rap today (1:05:21). As always in Season 5, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK (1:25:01). Become a Patron of Stay Busy with Armon Sadler for bonus episodes - www.patreon.com/staybusypod SLIDE DECK Armon | J. Doe - The One (Freestyle) Miss2Bees | Beyoncé - Riverdance Will Foster | R2R Moe - waste no time Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://twitter.com/miss2bees Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://twitter.com/WxLLxxM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
Season 5 is finally here, and Armon begins by introducing his new co-hosts, Miss2Bees and Will Foster, before lightening the mood with some WHETHER YOU LIKES (6:57). In the CHAT portion of the episode, the gang discusses Apple Music's 100 Best Albums list (12:29), Drake's leaked reference tracks (21:42), Sexyy Red's appearance on NXT (32:33), and the NBA playoffs (35:01). Next comes a RAPID FIRE segment, where Armon asks Miss2Bees and Will about their favorite places to eat in New York City, their favorite song of the summer in their lifetimes, and quotes they live by (41:40). The inaugural BOARD MEETING of the season recaps what happened while Armon was out of office and includes a preview of Armon and Miss2Bees’ Patreon episode on the Drake-Kendrick Lamar beef (58:55), Diddy's demise (1:08:00), and Cardi B's sophomore album (1:19:24). New to Season 5, the episode closes with the SLIDE DECK (1:37:30). Become a Patron of Stay Busy with Armon Sadler for bonus episodes - www.patreon.com/staybusypod SLIDE DECK Armon | Skylar Simone - Shiver produced by D’Mile Miss2Bees | FloyyMenor, Cris MJ - Gata Only Will Foster | Kodak Black - Back On My Feet Stay Busy with Armon Sadler https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/ https://twitter.com/staybusypod https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod Armon https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/ https://twitter.com/armonsadler Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://twitter.com/miss2bees Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://twitter.com/WxLLxxM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
We welcome Carl Lamarre, Deputy Director of R&B/Hip-Hop at Billboard, into the Busyverse! WHETHER YOU LIKE + FIT CHECK (5:01). CHAT (10:36) - Dillon Brooks vs LeBron James, Jim Jones v Pusha T, Frank Ocean at Coachella, Usher wants to perform at the Super Bowl, Swizz Beats 'Hip-Hop 50' and Post Malone 'The Diamond Collection.' SLIDE DECK (45:51) - Childish Gambino & Lloyd “Telegraph Ave (Oakland)” (Carl) and Wynne “Glass Slipper Flows” (Armon). “THE LAMARRE LIST” - (Subscribe to our Patreon to check out the special game we had for Carl) - Carl is given prompted questions that he must answer to better describe who he is. BOARD MEETING (51:34) - Carl talks about his journalism origins, his career parallels with Joe Budden, days before Billboard, work ethic, pursuing rap on his own, and much more. Be sure to follow Carl on IG at @therealcl24 Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod. Subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/staybusypod. Subscribe and rate us on all platforms! Tell a friend! Armon Sadler - @armonsadler The HMD Studio - @thehmdstudio --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
Talented host and comedian Young Prince joins the Busyverse this week for a hilarious and insightful conversation! WHETHER YOU LIKE + FIT CHECK (4:19). CHAT (11:38) - The guys salute Cornell Alum Rizpah Bellard on winning Brent Faiyaz’s Show U Off grant before discussing Dreamville Fest, festivals as a whole, Ghana, DJ Drama’s ‘I’m Really Like That,’ Tyler, The Creator’s ‘Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale’ and Tyler’s rise to superstardom, Cash Cobain’s ‘Slizzy Day,’ and Chlöe’s ‘In Pieces’. SLIDE DECK (39:26) - Jozzy “She Asked Me” (YP) and Jordan Ward “0495” (Armon). “SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT” (Subscribe to our Patreon to check out the special game we had for Young Prince) - Armon presents Young Prince with some Nigerian stereotypes and gives him the opportunity to clarify some potentially false narratives. BOARD MEETING (47:09) - Young Prince discusses his origins in hosting starting from wanting to be a pastor, playing basketball, prioritizing college audiences, hosting icks, why bald people should go to the barbershop in the morning, rising alongside Burna Boy, and much more. Be sure to follow Young Prince on IG at @youngprince_ Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod. Subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/staybusypod. Subscribe and rate us on all platforms! Tell a friend! Armon Sadler - @armonsadler The HMD Studio - @thehmdstudio --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
We welcome Kianna $tyles into the Busyverse! WHETHER YOU LIKE + FIT CHECK (2:55) CHAT (5:56) - Hit-Boy v Hitmaka, Lil Wayne says he's still, the best rapper alive, the Drake retirement conversation, and new music from Lola Brooke, Rae Sremmurd, Blxst, and 6LACK. SLIDE DECK (38:07) - "22" by JayO (Kianna), "Lonely" by Grace Weber (Armon). “KIANNA STYLE” (Subscribe to our Patreon to check out the special game we had for Kianna). BOARD MEETING (45:36) - Kianna's journey from Howard to roles at Epic, Atlantic, Asylum, OVO Sound, navigating the music industry as a woman, networking, Eminem, etc. Be sure to follow Kianna on IG at @kiannastyles Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod. Subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/staybusypod. Subscribe and rate us on all platforms! Tell a friend! Armon Sadler - @armonsadler The HMD Studio - @thehmdstudio --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
This week we kick off Stay Busy #BadAndBusy Women's History Month by welcoming Annabelle Kline, Founder of That Good Sh*t to the Busyverse! WHETHER YOU LIKE (5:05). CHAT (9:17) - Michael B. Jordan and the "corny" discourse, Metro Boomin sells portion of publishing catalog, Brent Faiyaz giving away grants to Black women business owners, De La Soul's back catalog added to streaming, The Weeknd's 'Starboy' is top on the Billboard 200, 6LACK "Since I Have A Lover", Nicki Minaj "Red Ruby Da Sleaze", J-Hope ft. J. Cole - "On The Street", Don Toliver - 'Love Sick'. SLIDE DECK (35:59) - "Ghost" by Liv.e (Annabelle), "Greens" by M'elle feat. Kai Ca$h (Armon). “FIX OR MIX” (Subscribe to our Patreon to check out the special game we had for Annabelle). BOARD MEETING (44:57) - Annabelle wanting to be Hannah Montana, attending University of Oregon, creating TikTok content, turning it into a full curation platform, the downfalls of commercializing your hobbies, women in music who inspire her, and much more. Be sure to follow Annabelle on IG at @annabelleklinee and That Good Sh*t at @thatgoodsht Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod. Subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/staybusypod. Subscribe and rate us on all platforms! Tell a friend! Armon Sadler - @armonsadler The HMD Studio - @thehmdstudio --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
Armon welcomes talented photographer Yolanda Hoskey into the Busyverse! WHETHER YOU LIKE (4:28). CHAT (8:35) - GOAT rapper discussion + regionalism, Ice Spice, Rihanna's Super Bowl performance, Chris Brown. SLIDE DECK (31:05) - "LOLSMH II" by Westside Boogie (Yolanda), "Now" by Miguel (Armon). "HOW YOU SEE IT?" (37:02). BOARD MEETING (45:01) - Yolanda's journey as a photographer, catering to a Black audience, photographer icks, Ghetto University, working with Fujifilm, and more. Be sure to follow Yolanda on IG at @ghettoyolie and stay tuned for the next season of Ghetto University. Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod. Subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/staybusypod. Subscribe and rate us on all platforms! Tell a friend! Armon Sadler - @armonsadler The HMD Studio - @thehmdstudio --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support
BUSY BLACK BUSINESS MONTH IS HERE! We welcome Nigeria Earley, the Co-Founder and Creative Director of TIER into the Busyverse. WHETHER YOU LIKE (4:28) CHAT (12:46) A whole lotta GRAMMY talk. SLIDE DECK (37:02) "RZA" by French Montana, DJ Drama and Benny The Butcher (Nigeria), "Don't Touch My Hair" by Solange ft. Sampha (Armon). "THE NEXT TIER" (45:04) A deep dive into Nigeria's fashion sense for various scenarios, Greek origins, purpose, and team building. BOARD MEETING (59:43) The TIER journey through Nigeria's lens, the lengths he would go to serve people before TIER blew up, giving back to the community, creating a platform for other people, and much more. Be sure to follow Nigeria on IG at @nidesspade and TIER at @tier_nyc. Visit shoptier.nyc to purchase your TIER pieces today. Follow us on social media at @staybusypod and engage with our content here - https://linktr.ee/staybusypod. Subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/staybusypod. Subscribe and rate us on all platforms! Tell a friend! Armon Sadler - @armonsadler The HMD Studio - @thehmdstudio --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybusypod/support